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D22 GEA

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,113 mi
Last recorded151,113 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 GEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 151,113 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 150,653 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind.

Fail 19 May 2020 150,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slight bind.

Fail 20 Sep 2019 150,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 150,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,304 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 148,431 miles

Rear exhaust box supported with cable ties

Slight play in front sub-frame bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2016 148,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear exhaust box supported with cable ties

Slight play in front sub-frame bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2015 148,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,062 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 147,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 143,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 138,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 134,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 125,624 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 115,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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D22 GEA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D22 GEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D22 GEA registered?

D22 GEA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D22 GEA safe to buy?

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